'Starsky and Hutch' star Hamilton dies

Starsky And Hutch star Bernie Hamilton has passed away, aged 80.

Hamilton, who played police captain Harold Dobey on the cult '70s series, died from heart failure on Tuesday in Los Angeles, reports The AP.

The actor's film credits include The Young One, The Swimmer, The Devil At 4 O'Clock and The Organisation.

Born in Los Angeles in 1928, he attended Oakland Technical High School after running away from home as a teenager.

After Starsky And Hutch ended in 1979, Hamilton focused on working as a producer for R&B and gospel acts with record label Chocolate Snowman.